Jedidiah
Jedidiah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌd͡ʒɛdɪˈdaɪə/
Meaning and origin of Jedidiah
Root meaning: “beloved of Yahweh”
- A rare male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew יְדִידְיָה (“beloved of Yahweh”).
How popular is Jedidiah?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 9,316 boys in the U.S. have been named Jedidiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13124 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #627 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #876 for boys, with 279 babies given the name.
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Jedidiah FAQ
What does the name Jedidiah mean?
Jedidiah traces back to a root meaning "beloved of Yahweh". A rare male given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew יְדִידְיָה (“beloved of Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Jedidiah?
Jedidiah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jedidiah?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 9,316 boys in the U.S. have been named Jedidiah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13124 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #627 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #876 for boys, with 279 babies given the name.
Is Jedidiah a boy or girl name?
Jedidiah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 45 girls and 9,316 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.